Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

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Plot

Three years after the destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader continues to pursue the Rebel Alliance. While the Empires tracks Han and Leia across the galaxy, Master Yoda trains Luke. Vader secretly sets a trap for Luke that will lead to a vicious confrontation and a shocking revelation.

Action Sci-Fi 3D Post-3D Sequel

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.

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  Mark Hamill

  ... Luke Skywalker

  The King of Kings, The Life of Chuck

• 
  Harrison Ford

  ... Han Solo

  Captain America: Brave New World, The Expendables 3

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  Carrie Fisher

  ... Princess Leia

  Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Crew Behind the Film

The Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's writer Lawrence Kasdan last wrote Solo: A Star Wars Story and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Director

Irvin Kershner

Screenwriters

Lawrence Kasdan
Leigh Brackett

Producer

Gary Kurtz

Production Details

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Production Updates for Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Oct 2010

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